Malaysian hockey legend Kevin Nunis passes away
PETALING JAYA: Former national hockey player and Olympian Kevin Nunis passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday (June 28).
Hockey legend Kevin passes away, leaving behind great legacy
PETALING JAYA: Former national hockey player and Olympian Kevin Nunis (pic) has passed away at the age of 65.
S’poreans can test for genetic condition causing high cholesterol levels under new programme
SINGAPORE: Eligible Singapore residents will be able to screen for a genetic condition which causes high cholesterol levels at a subsidised rate as part of a nationwide programme launching on June 30.
Kenya and IMF agree to start formal talks on new lending programme
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya and the International Monetary Fund will discuss a new lending programme for the East African nation, as both sides agreed to abandon a ninth review of the current $3.6 billion loan.
The US Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it
The Digital Equity Act was intended to fill gaps and cover unmet needs that surfaced during the massive broadband rollout.
Thai railway unveils land development programme
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced an extensive plan to unlock the commercial value of its vast land holdings, with 28 prime plots slated for auction over the next two years.
World Food Programme warns of food scarcity hitting millions as monsoon looms in Myanmar
PHNOM PENH: (Bernama) The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that about one million people in earthquake-hit areas in Myanmar urgently need aid - foodstuff, medicine, and shelter - as the ferocious monsoon rains loom over the Southeast Asian nation.
RM1.5mil boost for Tawau’s health facilities under SMJ programme
KOTA KINABALU: Health facilities in Tawau received a significant boost with over RM1.5mil in contributions channelled through the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development programme.
Govt encourages local councils to use Solar PV systems
KUALA TERENGGANU: The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems as part of efforts to transition towards clean energy.
MOH unveils key guidelines on thalassemia prevention, treatment
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) has launched five key documents to serve as comprehensive references on thalassemia, addressing diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the importance of genetic counseling.
Green power tariff programme to continue next year
PUTRAJAYA: The Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme will continue next year with a quota offering of at least 6,600 GigaWatt-hours (GWh) and a premium rate of 10sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for low-voltage consumers and 20sen/kWh for medium- and high-voltage consumers.
Govt encourages solar PV adoption in clean energy transition
KUALA TERENGGANU: The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems as part of efforts to transition towards clean energy.
Green electricity tariff programme to continue in 2025, says ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme will continue in 2025 with a quota offering of at least 6,600 GigaWatt-hours (GWh) and a premium rate of 10 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for low-voltage consumers and 20 sen/kWh for medium- and high-voltage consumers.
Over 3,500 websites blocked for copyright infringement since 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has blocked access to 3,553 websites that violated the Copyright Act 1987 with piracy activities between 2021 and October 2024.
Hundreds of Singapore's Yale-NUS College books discarded, sparking concerns among alumni over waste and loss
SINGAPORE: Piles of plastic bags containing books at Yale-NUS College were seen being taken away by a recycling company on Tuesday (May 20), prompting questions and concern from alumni over what they see as a waste of academic resources.
Community low-carbon projects can get RM700,000 from MBIP
Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) is offering RM700,000 in grants to fund low-carbon initiatives this year, making it the highest amount yet.
Be more proactive in giving out aid to Sandakan fishermen, rep tells Sabah govt
KOTA KINABALU: Only 24 fishermen in Sandakan received fisheries incentives from 2020 to 2025, a figure Libaran MP Datuk Suhaimi Nasir says is far too low given the needs of the community.
Agrobank scholarships put dreams within reach
KUALA LUMPUR: Aspiring to become a data analyst, Ain Ameera Mansor is all smiles after receiving a prestigious scholarship from Agrobank.
South-East Asian gathering aims to develop a Regional Action Plan to tackle chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear challenges
VIENTIANE: The European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative (EU CBRN CoE) is holding its 24th National Focal Points Regional Strategic Coordination Meeting for South-East Asia in Vientiane from April 28-30.
Sabak Bernam company’s songkok recycling programme helps with sustainability, preserving heritage
Driven by a passion for environmental sustainability and cultural preservation, a Sabak Bernam entrepreneur has introduced the concept of recycling old and damaged songkok (traditional Malay headwear).
